An analysis of sucker regeneration of trembling aspen.

Authors :: Frey, Brent R.
Lieffers, Victor J.
Landhausser, Simon M.
Comeau, Phil G.
Greenway, Ken J.
Source :: Canadian Journal of Forest Research; Jul2003, Vol. 33 Issue 7, p1169, 11p, 3 Diagrams
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Analyzes the sucker regeneration of trembling aspen in the boreal mixedwood forests in North America. Factors that control aspen suckering; Description of the physiological processes of sucker initiation; Role of temperature in determining early sucker development; Information on the dynamics of sucker stands; Impact of the number of mature aspen trees retained after logging on the number of suckers formed.